Description:

U.S. tax law can be particularly challenging for nonresident individuals and corporations. Understanding compliance requirements is essential to avoid penalties and ensure adherence to tax regulations. This webinar by industry expert Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D. will examine the complexities of U.S. tax compliance for nonresident individuals and corporations. It will cover the intricacies of tax residency tests, disclosure obligations, and reporting requirements.

Designed for tax professionals and practitioners, this course provides the essential knowledge needed to advise nonresident clients on their U.S. tax obligations effectively. Participants will learn about various forms, including Form 5472 and the W-8 series, which are critical for compliance and avoiding withholding on U.S.-sourced income.

Session Objectives:

• Clarify Tax Residency Status: Equip participants with the knowledge to differentiate between resident and nonresident taxpayers using key tests.
• Navigate Reporting Obligations: Ensure participants understand U.S. tax implications and reporting requirements for nonresident individuals and corporations.
• Leverage Key Forms for Compliance: Educate on the importance and correct usage of Forms 5472 and W-8BEN to prevent withholding and ensure compliance.
• Comprehend the Corporate Transparency Act: Provide insights into the CTA’s requirements for Beneficial Owner Information (BOI) Reports and its impact on foreign entities.

Session Highlights:

• Nonresident vs. Resident Taxpayer
• Hypothetical Fact Pattern
• Income Tax Reporting and Information Filing Obligations
• Form 8832 – Check-the-Box
• Other Forms including Form 5472 and the W-8 series
• Corporate Transparency Act

Webinar Agenda:

• Differentiate Between Resident and Nonresident Taxpayers.
  • Identify key tests used to determine nonresident status.
  • Understand the criteria and implications of each status.
• Review U.S. Tax Implications for Nonresident Individuals and Corporations:
  • Examine the reporting obligations for U.S. income.
  • Understand the tax responsibilities and compliance requirements for nonresidents.
• Examine the Significance of Form 5472 in IRS Audits:
  • Recognize the role of Form 5472 in providing information about foreign-owned U.S. corporations.
  • Understand how Form 5472 is used during IRS audits to ensure compliance.
• Understand the Importance of Form W-8BEN for Foreign Persons:
  • Learn the purpose of Form W-8BEN in identifying the beneficial owner of income for tax purposes.
  • Understand its role in claiming treaty benefits and reducing withholding tax rates.
  • Use the correct W8 forms to prevent withholding on U.S.-sourced income.
  • Understand the relevance and proper application of each form in the W-8 series.
  • Ensure proper compliance with U.S. tax regulations for income earned from U.S. sources.
• Corporate Transparency Act:
  • Overview of this newly enacted law requiring Beneficial Owner Information (BOI) Reports and the challenges brought in court. The CTA impacts many foreign entities and owners since it includes foreign owned US LLCs and foreign entities doing business in the USA and registered in any state. Many foreign owners are simply not aware of the implications.

Who Should Attend

• CPAs
• Tax Practitioners
• Tax Preparers Managers
• Bookkeepers & Accountants
• Tax Consultants
• Tax Professionals

Speaker Profile

With over 35 years of US tax and international experience, Virginia has been a member of the NYS Bar since 1984. Practicing US tax overseas since 1986, Virginia’s practice has focused on clients in Asia and the Middle East. She provides expert insight into tax planning and compliance for American expats and foreign persons having any US connections.

Virginia has an expertise in cross-border transactions and structuring, FATCA, regaining US tax compliance with previously unreported foreign income, assets or accounts, expatriation tax planning, and providing specialist advice for international families in numerous areas of US international tax. Working with tax and attorney colleagues across the globe, Virginia excels in solving cross-border and multi-jurisdictional tax matters and has developed a unique and sought-after specialty in analyzing the US tax consequences of transactions involving Sharia law and the use of UAE “foundations” in US tax planning.